Hi All, we are looking to do a 15-20 mile section of lower Vermont or Upper MA into VT Columbus Day wknd (one night). We plan to park at end point and find transportation to the start. Can anyone recommend a good section hike that has a camp midway thru (hopefully where others will stay), and best way to get to the start? I realize this is not very far but it's our first time and we will have a small dog with us. Gotta start somewhere!! And for this short of a hike, do we need to buy a map? I've heard the AT is very well marked. We have the packs, tent, bags & pads and some other equipment already. Just need a good route! Thank you in advance!!